Pennsylvania's Zebra and Quagga Mussel Monitoring Network






	Pennsylvania Sea Grant and many network partners comprise the Pennsylvania Zebra and Quagga Mussel Monitoring Network. Why is it important to monitor for zebra and quagga mussels? To detect them before they become established To find existing populations, so that lake and river users can be alerted to help prevent their spread To develop control and monitoring plans for infested lakes and water bodies. Interested in helping to protect Pennsylvania's lakes, rivers and streams? Want to get outdoors more often? Or are you already working in the field and want to help out? Become part of the solution; join the Pennsylvania Zebra and Quagga Mussel Monitoring Network. To get involved, contact invasivespecies@psu.edu or call Sarah Whitney at 610-304-8753. How to report a zebra or quagga mussel sighting If you think you've found a new population of invasive mussels, please contact invasivespecies@psu.edu or call Sarah Whitney immediately at 610-304-8753. Resources for Monitors The zebra and quagga mussel monitoring protocols were designed to provide a practical and efficient technique to track the population dynamics and range of mussels. These protocols provide information on prime areas to search, searching techniques, and what to do if you find zebra or quagga mussels in your area. Click here to find out about the next training session. Monitoring Manual Monitoring protocol (pdf) Field record sheet - 2009 (MSExcel) Completed report example (pdf) DVD Training Video (mp4 format) To obtain a copy of the training video, please contact invasivespecies@psu.edu or call Sara Grise` at 814-602-4383.
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